Bonkers

usgb/ˈbɑːŋkərz/
adjective

Very crazy or mad, not sensible.

Her cat goes bonkers if there's a mouse in the house.
Visual representation of "bonkers" - Very crazy or mad, not sensible

Often appears as...

  • go bonkers
  • drive someone bonkers

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used more in casual conversation than in formal writing or professional environments.

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I'm not going to that restaurant again, the last time their service was absolutely bonkers!
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Intensity

Expresses a high level of madness or craziness, often in a humorous way.

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The game last night was bonkers; I've never seen anything like it!
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Emotional Connotation

Can convey frustration, annoyance, or amazement when describing a situation or person.

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The traffic today was bonkers, it took me two hours to get home.
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